GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved the adoption of Policy 519 Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) at the May 25 meeting.
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RULA project selected as finalist by David Suzuki Foundation
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Rural Urban Learning Association (RULA), an Eden Mills-based organization, has been selected by the David Suzuki Foundation as one of 10 Grand Prize/People’s Choice Future Ground Prize finalists for their Farming Allies Now! (FAN) project.
Towing away Guelph Lake Conservation Area’s summer parking woes
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – With staycations being the norm for the coming summer and reduced capacity limits for conservation areas, parking issues are expected to plague Guelph Lake Conservation Area once again this season.
Beloved town councilor Elizabeth Taylor remembered for ‘passion and enthusiasm’
GRAND VALLEY – Town council and residents of Grand Valley are mourning a tremendous loss to the community after the death of former councillor Elizabeth Taylor on June 1.
UGDSB announces principal and vice principal transfers and appointments
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) announced its elementary principal and vice principal transfers and appointments, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
After 20 years, volunteering agency says DoGiveShare
GUELPH – As the People and Information Network (PIN) celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is asking people to make the 20-20-20 pledge - do 20 things for good, give $20 for good, and share 20 hours for good.
Trinkets and trash? No, it’s art in my garden
FERGUS - Many of us worry about doing the right thing when it comes to being creative in our gardens.
Rural Ontario Institute using technology to connect community leaders with agri-food sector
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) wants to provide more ways for rural communities and the agriculture sector to connect and access information about issues that matter.
COVID-19 rapid tests now available to small, mid-size businesses
GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is providing COVID-19 rapid screening kits for free to small and medium-sized businesses in Guelph.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule.
Ospringe developer erred in clear-cutting trees from property, neighbouring farmers contend
OSPRINGE – In a forested area at the back of Crest View Farm here, it’s eerily quiet, save for the rustling of leaves on the remaining trees on either side of a bulldozed path running the length of an adjoining farm field.
New game has roots in Centre Wellington
FERGUS – A group of men in Centre Wellington made good use of periods of isolation during the pandemic by turning a game they’ve played since childhood into a product people can buy.
Premier: no in-class learning until fall
TORONTO – The province’s stay-at-home order has ended, but elementary and secondary school students will be doing exactly that after Premier Doug Ford announced schools will remain closed until at least September.
Family holding fundraiser for Fergus girl with Rett syndrome
FERGUS – In a year that’s required a lot of courage and fortitude, a Fergus family is now doing the bravest thing: asking for help.
County council approves move to request lower intensification target
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council has approved a planning committee recommendation to request an adjustment to population intensification targets set for this area by the province.